The hypothalamus fine-tunes and regulates the release of hormones using what process?
A) Negative feedback systems
B) Indirect feedback systems
C) Direct local input
D) Direct release of hormones into bloodstream
A
Feedback:
The fine-tuning and regulation of hormone release through the hypothalamus is often regulated by a series of negative feedback systems. Other options are incorrect answers as they are distracters for this question.
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1. "Will be able to focus on my face when she is about a month old." 2. "May startle a little if a loud noise happens near her." 3. "Can taste sour things, like my breast milk will be." 4. "Won't have a sense of smell until she is older."
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The nurse rechecks her blood pressure about 10 minutes later and it is normal. She is concerned that she may have hypertension. The nurse explains to the patient that: A) She should not worry; it was stress related and her regular blood pressure is good. B) The first blood pressure was part of a simple stress response; our long-term blood pressure is controlled by negative feedback systems. C) Blood pressure is only one measure of hypertension; she should review this with the doctor and plan to recheck it on a regular basis. D) The respiratory infection is probably the cause of the elevated blood pressure and, with treatment, her blood pressure should remain normal.
A nurse working in an assisted care facility is preparing an educational program regarding ageism for the colleagues on the unit. Which statements reflect ageism?
Select all that apply. A) "If the client is competent to make decisions I should not go to other members of the family for care decisions." B) "The elderly are just lazy and that is why they need help with activities of daily living." C) "All elderly people are sickly." D) "Addressing an elderly client as 'Honey' or 'Sweetie' is disrespectful." E) "The elderly are less likely to recover from illness."
In which age-group does the child's active imagination during unfamiliar experiences increase the stress of hospitalization?
a. Toddlers b. Preschoolers c. School-age children d. Adolescents